In "Sultan", Salman will play a 40-year-old boxer and is said to undergo strict physical regime to get into the skin of the character.

The "Kick" actor is said to start shooting for the film in November, after the release of Sooraj Barjatya's "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo".

The film's leading actress is yet to be announced. Recently, Kangana Ranaut has been approached to play the lead female role, but the "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" actress turned down the offer due to other commitments.

Produced by Yash Raj Films, "Sultan" will hit the screens during Eid 2016, the same time when Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Raees" will get released.